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The College of Community and Public Affairs prepares undergraduate and graduate students to work with individuals, groups, families, communities and organizations for the public good, focusing specifically on social services, local government, non-profit organizations and higher education.

Within the College

The Office of Career and International Programs offers focused career advice beginning freshman year including internship preparation, networking, resume and cover letter building, guest speakers and panel discussions with alumni and industry professionals.

Program Accreditation

The College of Community and Public Affairs offers two accredited programs.

The Master in Public Administration program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), ensuring excellence in education and training for public services. NASPAA
is a membership association of graduate programs in public administration, public
policy and public affairs. Its Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation is the
specialized accreditor of these master's degree programs.

The Master in Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CWSE), responsible for developing accreditation standards that define competent
preparation and ensuring that social work programs meet them. The CSWE Office of Social
Work Accreditation and Educational Excellence (OSWAEE) administers a multi-step accreditation
process that involves program self-studies, site visits and Commission on Accreditation
reviews.

Find what you’re looking for

In the News

The College of Community and Public Affairs prepares undergraduate and graduate students to work with individuals, groups, families, communities and organizations for the public good, focusing specifically on social services, local government, non-profit organizations and higher education.

Within the College

The Office of Career and International Programs offers focused career advice beginning freshman year including internship preparation, networking, resume and cover letter building, guest speakers and panel discussions with alumni and industry professionals.